We have a Cricut Maker...yay!!! It was recently gifted to us by Cricut along with an EasyPress 2 and some other goodies. I have to say, we are loving this machine. We had been thinking of getting one for some time now so we are extremely grateful to Cricut for their generosity. When the machine arrived, we had a quick play cutting a bit of fabric to see how it performed. … [Read more...] about Cricut Maker Applique Cushion Cover Tutorial – Part 1: Cutting the Applique
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Readers Project: Jocelyn’s Origami Bag (reversible)
Note from Alanda Craft: Oh wow, doesn't Jocelyn's origami bag look awesome. I love the bright, colourful fabric that sets of the denim so beautifully. And I totally agree that having the stitched seam showing adds interest, Thank you for your lovely comments Jocelyn. Can't wait to see your gift bags when they are done. Watch the video below to see how to make … [Read more...] about Readers Project: Jocelyn’s Origami Bag (reversible)
How to Make Vanilla Extract at Home
I make my own ice cream and I do a bit of baking so Vanilla Extract is something I use a lot of. Now buying Vanilla Extract is quite expensive here in Oz. So I decided to make my own. It's really super easy to make and it is very cost effective. Plus the flavour is out of this world. So here is how I make vanilla extract at home. Watch the video or scroll down for the … [Read more...] about How to Make Vanilla Extract at Home
Fabric Journal Tutorial – Scrap Buster Project
I just love these journals. They are great to pop into your bag for shopping lists, to do doodling while your out and about or just jotting down reflections on your day as you sit in a cafe enjoying a coffee. And they make great gifts for family and friends. They are great scrap busters as you can use odd bits of fabric left over from other projects. Materials used in … [Read more...] about Fabric Journal Tutorial – Scrap Buster Project
Easy Die Cut & Embossed Flower Greeting Cards
Today we have an easy die cut and embossed flower card. for you These cards are really simple to make and only require two colors of card stock - white and a color of your choice. I went with bold colors but you can just as easily use more pastel colors if you prefer or you can even use multiple colors. Watch the video tutorial below or scroll down for more pics (Can't … [Read more...] about Easy Die Cut & Embossed Flower Greeting Cards